Discharge Without Conviction

Having a criminal conviction on your record can have serious consequences in terms of future work or travel prospects.
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We specialize in helping clients avoid criminal convictions where they are a first-time or low level offender.  This process involves a careful review of the evidence and a negotiated resolution of the charges, followed by guidance on the steps that should be taken to strengthen the application and the filing of legal submissions.  If a meritorious application is declined in the District Court, we have a proven track record of reversing that decision on appeal.

Recent Cases

A young man plead guilty to theft as a servant after stealing items in the course of his role as a courier driver.   Following the completion of a number of hours of volunteer work, a discharge without conviction application was granted on the basis of likely impact on future job prospects.

High school student charged with a serious burglary and two fraud charges after attempting to sell stolen jewellery taken during the burglary.  He successfully applied for a discharge without conviction on all three charges he faced on the basis of the impact conviction would have on his future job prospects.

Taiwanese 70-year old national charged with male assaults female following an incident with his daughter-in-law.  Following appropriate counselling, he was re-bailed back to his family home and granted a discharge on the basis of general and health-related consequences.

A Pakistani national who had recently immigrated to New Zealand was charged with indecent assault following several incidents at his workplace.  After helping the client engage in appropriate counselling, a guilty plea was entered and a discharge without conviction application was then advanced and declined in the District Court.  In a precedent-setting decision in the Court of Appeal, the decision was overturned on the basis that the defendant and his family would likely be deported if the conviction remained in place.

Client plead guilty to injuring with reckless disregard after an incident in a bar where he struck the victim to the face with a broken bottle.  Against strong Police opposition, a discharge without conviction was granted on the basis of likely deportation and loss of job.

Alex Sawyer - Traffic Charges

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Hi Adam - Thank you again for your help.  This case has been extremely stressful for my family but you have gone beyond leaps and bounds to support us and to avoid a conviction for my father.  The whole family is extremely thankful for bringing us back together.

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Alex Sawyer - Traffic Charges

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“Barrister Adam Holland represented us in regards to criminal charges laid by the New Zealand Police against my teenage son.  He advised us throughout our proceedings with very clear and informative advice. His knowledge was exceptional and he resolved our file with the best outcome we could have possibly received.   We are extremely grateful for having chosen Adam to represent us and truly believe that he played the biggest part in our reaching success.”

LW – discharge on burglary and fraud charges.

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Alex Sawyer - Traffic Charges

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Mr. Holland, my wife and I want to thank you from bottom of our heart. Thank-you for all your support and guidance through-out my case. We were very worried, but you kept us calm and explained the Court process in a way that we understood. You were very careful analysing the details and outcomes of my charges and you were always available to answer our queries and concerns. You are truly the best barrister and we would highly recommend you to anyone.

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